Search - Antoine Reicha, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Kuffner :: Chamber Music with Horn

Good playing, poor recording...

W. T. Prim | Cumming, GA United States | 07/30/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"On this cd are some of horn literature's finest compositions for horn quintet. While the performances were good (not great) the recording quality on this album left a lot to be desired. The recording sounded as if it were made in one of those cramped university practice rooms with the sound deadening panels on every inch of the 5 foot walls. If you want a recording of the Reicha that will groove, go for Baumann's rendition. This album simply lacks the upbeat musical character that Baumann gives so well. While the notes were there, I'm afraid the jovial French-style spirit was somehow lost in this recording. The interpretation of the Mozart was interesting, but not quite what I have seen actually printed on any edition of this piece. Though lacking in some areas for my taste, it's still a good chance to hear some rarely performed quality chamber works for horn and strings."

Absolutely astonishing !

W. T. Prim | 03/05/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a professional, you must buy this CD. The standard of the players is highest possible, being from the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Especially in Reicha they show their virtuoso capabilities of the top most. If you are not a music fan, don't buy this CD."